Payroll Associate

Payroll associate in a global team

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

***Payroll associate handling Japan payroll***

We are currently seeking a Payroll Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON Plc. As a Payroll Associate at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees, contributing to the smooth operation of our organization. The role involves working to strict deadlines as part of a small team interacting with employees, internal departments (HR, Legal,Finance etc) and external providers.

This role is responsible for handling Japan payroll.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Process payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
• Maintain payroll records and documentation, including employee deductions, earnings, and taxes
• Assist with employee inquiries regarding payroll matters and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly
• Work with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data integrity and accuracy
• Assist with payroll reporting and analysis as needed to cover business needs and assessing alternative resolutions.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese is required, as this role is responsible for handling Japanese payroll."
• Proven experience in payroll processing or related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Workday) is a plus
• Excellent communication and soft skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

■職務内容： Payroll Associate として、社内の従業員に対してPayroll 関連のサポート業務を提供する役割をご担当いただきます。Payroll 関連業務のスキルアップだけでなく高い英語を活かしてご活躍いただける環境です。

■業務詳細：

・給与に関わる計算、トライアル処理、給与の支払い前にチェックなど財務関連の一連業務

・国内の従業員からPayroll 関連の問い合わせに対して、タイムラインに従って回答・解決する。

・ 社内Payroll システムの管理、またポリシーなどの変更を正しく処理、説明すること。

・日々の業務内容の改善と標準化を促進し、よりよいソリューションの作成に貢献すること。

【必須（MUST）】※業界経験不問

・大学卒
・Payrollの経験

・PC スキル、特にExcel が熟練的に操作できること（V-loop up, P-voit など関数）

・ビジネスレベル以上の日本語力と英語力（Speaking, Listening, Writing ＆ Reading）
 

【求める人物像】

・マルチタスクな環境でも優先順位をつけて業務に臨める方
・論理的な思考
・協調性があり、自発的に行動ができる方

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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